Can a physician dispense prescription drugs at a free or charitable clinic?
Physicians who dispense drugs for a fee or other charge (dispensing physicians) must annually register with the Board. See N.C.G.S. ยง 90-85.21(b). The annual registration fee is $75.00. A dispensing physician must comply with all of the laws governing the practice of pharmacy, including appropriate packaging, labeling, recordkeeping, and patient counseling. Dispensing physicians should be aware that referring their Medicare or Medicaid patients to their internal dispensaries could put them at risk of violating Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse laws.
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- Can a physician dispense prescription drugs at a free or charitable clinic?
